Academic Programs & Opportunities

Bates is committed to the success of every student. The faculty believes that every student is a scholar, and so creates many opportunities for students to hone their skills and conduct their own research. The academic program at Bates is rigorous, but the College has many academic resources designed to support student learning. The links below provide information on research opportunities as well as connections to valuable academic support resources.

Enrichment & Support

First-Year Academics— Embark on the intellectual adventure designed to foster critical thinking, challenge you, and be fun

Science Fellows — The Bates Science Fellows are a select group of students who meet once every week during their first year at Bates to explore science and math in a shared-learning environment.